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University to study Aboriginal issues

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A research group at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom is conducting a study of Aboriginal issues. It is part of a joint venture between the Canadian High Commission and the Foundation for Canadian Studies in England to support the development of sustained studies in contemporary Canadian issues.

"It is particularly timely given the Royal Commission and the changes likely to take place over the next two years," said Michael Hillier from the High Commission.

University to study Aboriginal issues

Page 28

A research group at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom is conducting a study of Aboriginal issues. It is part of a joint venture between the Canadian High Commission and the Foundation for Canadian Studies in England to support the development of sustained studies in contemporary Canadian issues.

"It is particularly timely given the Royal Commission and the changes likely to take place over the next two years," said Michael Hillier from the High Commission.

University to study Aboriginal issues

Page 28

A research group at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom is conducting a study of Aboriginal issues. It is part of a joint venture between the Canadian High Commission and the Foundation for Canadian Studies in England to support the development of sustained studies in contemporary Canadian issues.

"It is particularly timely given the Royal Commission and the changes likely to take place over the next two years," said Michael Hillier from the High Commission.

Festival offers more than music for the ears

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When Native American Music Festival co-ordinator Ferlin Clark first put out the call to Native American musicians some three years ago, he had no idea that a fire had just been lit. Not only did artists answer his call, they exceeded his expectations forcing him to expand the initial plan of an afternoon concert into a full-blown two-day event.

Once again, the Ned Hatathli Center, at the Dine College in Tsaile, in the heart of the Navajo reservation, hosted the music festival that took place over the Father's Day weekend in July.

Festival offers more than music for the ears

Page 26

When Native American Music Festival co-ordinator Ferlin Clark first put out the call to Native American musicians some three years ago, he had no idea that a fire had just been lit. Not only did artists answer his call, they exceeded his expectations forcing him to expand the initial plan of an afternoon concert into a full-blown two-day event.

Once again, the Ned Hatathli Center, at the Dine College in Tsaile, in the heart of the Navajo reservation, hosted the music festival that took place over the Father's Day weekend in July.